Audi A1

Average score for the 1.2 TFSI:

7.810

based on 5 expert reviews

The Audi A1 1.2 TFSI reviews are generally really encouraging. This is the cheapest engine in the A1, but the view from the experts is that this is still a really good engine. It may be a bit down on power, especially when compared with the larger engine options, but most of the critics reckon the entry level A1 is still a satisfying car to own.

With only 85 bhp on tap, this 1.2 TFSI A1 was never going to be a quick car, but it's quite nippy at getting up to speeds that you'd travel at around town. It's just reaching motorway speed and for overtaking that it will feel slow.

This engine is lighter than the other A1 engines, a few critics say that it means this one is more fun to drive as a result!

Running costs will be low. The 1.2 TFSI gets 55mpg and vehicle tax will only be £30 a year. It gets stop/start as standard which the reviews say it works fairly well, but is a bit slow sometimes.

If you go for a Sport model then you get sportier suspension, and then if you go for the S-Line it's even firmer, though one critic says the S Line suspension is too uncomfortable.

If you regularly do long journeys, then you may want to have a look at the more powerful engines in the range, as they're more suited to high speed cruises. However, if you spend most of your time behind the wheel in towns and cities, then the 1.2 petrol is very easy to recommend this engine.